Spend the day in a woodland environment making a bark basket using traditional materials, guided by artist and educator Jennifer Lee About This Event Baskets have long been an integral part of Native American culture as storage containers, carrying baskets, cradleboards and in burial practices. Bark from pine, ash, or birch was often used to […]
Saturday, June 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm In Person Event Come to the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn about the more than 10,000-year history of Connecticut’s Native American inhabitants. Don't miss our temporary exhibit on the Native American game commonly known as lacrosse. Museum educators and docents will be offering tours of the museum […]
Saturday, June 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm In Person Event When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Visitors of all ages will enjoy games and crafts, as well as traditional Native American stories with Education Director Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke), while […]
As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature – Virtual Book Club A Generous Spirit: Selected Works by Beth Brant Wednesday, June 29, 7:00pm Join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of the books we will […]
Saturday, July 9, 10:00 am Outdoor In Person Event Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. The summer season is a perfect time to observe organisms in the Eastern Woodland Environment: watch a heron hunt, feel the exoskeleton of a crayfish, and listen to […]
Saturday, July 23, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Outdoor In Person Event Have you ever wanted to observe the process of building a wigwam? For thousands of years, Native communities throughout the Eastern Woodlands called these dome-shaped structures “home.” Perhaps you have always wondered what resources worked best, how these resources could be harvested, or […]
Tuesday, July 26, 7:00pm Virtual Event Dr. Allan Downey (Dakelh Nation) is an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University. Among his numerous publications, Dr. Downey is the author of an award-winning 2018 book entitled The Creator’s Game: Lacrosse, Identity, and Indigenous Nationhood, which focuses on the history […]
As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature – Virtual Book Club July Title: The Creator’s Game by Allan Downey Wednesday, July 27, 7:00pm Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our digital book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s […]
Sunday, August 14th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm (dancing at 1:00pm and 3:00pm) Outdoor Event, Rain or Shine Location: River Walk Pavilion, 11A School Street Washington, CT Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the […]
August Title Original Instructions: Indigenous Teachings for a Sustainable Future Wednesday, August 31 7:00pm Looking to expand your reading list and discuss a variety of issues and topics important to Native people? Please join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of […]